Kylian Mbappé delivered a standout performance as France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on July 9, 2026. The French captain opened the scoring with a penalty in the 33rd minute after a foul on Ousmane Dembélé, then set up Antoine Griezmann for the second goal in the 67th minute.
Morocco, the first African team to reach the quarterfinals in World Cup history, had several chances but were denied by French goalkeeper Mike Maignan, who made key saves. The Atlas Lions pressed late but could not find the net, ending their historic run.
France will face Brazil in the semifinals on July 14 in New York. Brazil advanced after a 3-1 win over Argentina in their quarterfinal match. France is seeking to become the first team to win back-to-back World Cups since Brazil in 1962.
